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Which Android features would you bring to Windows Phone?

Android Building a smartphone, and filling it with features that will speak the loudest to the most consumers, is a hard thing to do. You've got to get a lot right, even while you understand that you may get a lot wrong.

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I wish that phones stayed relevant for longer periods of time

Android I don’t know what I was expecting when I made the switch from Android to iOS. I assumed that by Apple only releasing one device every year, with minimal changes to each OS, that each phone would stay relevant for years to come. However,...

3 days ago by Anna Scantlin 10

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I have been waiting so long for notification sync

Android When we start using services on our mobile devices that we've already been using on our laptop or desktop, especially things like Google+ or Facebook or Twitter, then one of the things you'll notice right away is that you get a lot of...

4 days ago by Evan Selleck 1

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How many different screen sizes do you use every day?

Lifestyle Finding that perfect device can be tricky. Choosing the right one, for the right time, is part of the equation. You look for a phone that fits a particular need when you're shopping for it. Maybe you've reached a point in your life where...

5 days ago by Evan Selleck 15

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Could the world use an Apple iPhablet?

Ios Is iOS 7 the first step to Apple branching out its options? According to a report at Reuters, Apple is laying a lot of options on the table for possible iPhones in the future: a cheaper model, more color options, and a larger screen size...

5 days ago by Anna Scantlin 6

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Are you going to switch to iTunes Radio?

Ios Even before Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicked off yesterday, a lot of focus was being put on iTunes. Specifically, how Apple was getting ready to change how we listened to music, with the help of their digital retail outlet.

1 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 10

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iOS 7 is official, but was it worth the wait?

Ios Apple's introduction of the newest version of iOS is over. The wait has finally come to an end, at least for the initial unveiling. Now the public has to wait until "this fall" to get the updated software on their devices.

2 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 79

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Will Siri ever really compete with Google Now?

Ios Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is coming. It's actually right around the corner, in fact. And are you prepared? You should be. It's going to be all revolutionary and stuff. For Apple.

2 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 3

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Have you ever had a phone stolen?

Lifestyle A couple of days ago, I was seated at a small table in a coffee shop, typing away. My phone was next to the computer, sitting idle. An older gentleman sat down at a table next to me, and I noticed that he kept taking quick glances over at...

2 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 10

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How do you keep yourself from getting bored with your phone?

Lifestyle You walk into a wireless retail location. It could either be a third party site or a corporate store, whatever works for you. You take some time to look over the selection, you listen to what the sales representative has to say, and after...

2 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 15

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Do you buy used phones?

Lifestyle As a gamer, I've spent a lot of my time in retail locations staring at games that have a "used" sticker on the front. As you are more than probably aware, these used titles have a cheaper price tag than their new, unopened and unused...

2 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 21

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What are some of your most anticipated devices in the latter half of 2013?

Android Tomorrow marks the beginning of June, and also the beginning of the second half of the year. This first half we’ve seen some pretty awesome devices come out. I wanted to start my weekend on a positive note, and what better way to do that...

3 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 134 93 Reactions

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Which iOS apps should go cross-platform?

Android Proprietary features are still one of the largest selling points for any mobile platform out there. The services that are embedded within our OS of choice can make or break a sale in some situations.

3 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 9

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Is there anything Apple doesn't need to change in the next iPhone?

Ios As we inch inexorably closer to June, and Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference, the conversation about Apple's next generation iPhone is starting to heat up. Just as it does every year.

4 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 8

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It's nice that you don't have to choose between cheap and good-looking anymore

Android Something I’ve been noticing over the past couple of years, and something I once thought would never come to fruition, is that prepaid carriers are finally starting to pick up the pace when it comes to cheap plans and newer smartphone...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 25 20 Reactions

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Should Apple return to releasing iPhones in the summer?

Ios With May about to turn over to June and summer just around the corner; some are gearing up to go swimming, play sports, take vacations, and just enjoy the nice weather. Others are eagerly waiting to see what Apple has to say during WWDC...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 7

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The camera has become my most important smartphone feature

Lifestyle For the most part, my cell phone/smartphone usage hasn’t changed much over the years. I’ve never been one to make a lot of personal calls on any device I’ve ever owned, and that hasn’t changed to this day.

4 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 16

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Do you set a monthly allowance for app purchases?

Lifestyle I don’t know about you, but I’m more than willing to buy an application if it suits my needs, and it does so well. Whatever that need may be at the time, if the application does what it’s supposed to do and I like the way it looks (because...

4 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 3

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Jolla's smartphone already has an edge, but is it enough?

Lifestyle It feels like an eternity since a band of MeeGo engineers left Nokia to carry-out their very own endeavour dubbed Sailfish OS, a continuation of MeeGo OS gracing such smartphones as the Nokia N9 and N950. The group of ex-Nokian's...

4 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 6

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Do you store your photos in the cloud?

Lifestyle Storage is one of the most important things when it comes to our devices. It doesn’t matter what it is. From our phones to our tablets, the amount of storage we have readily available can mean the difference between having that one extra...

5 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 7

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5 ways Apple can refresh the iPhone

Ios Many are quick to judge each successor to the iPhone without giving it a fair chance. As we currently stand, Apple presumably has their hands full in delivering a product that truly surprises. Whether from a hardware or software...

5 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 12

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Why aren't you using iOS?

Android It’s been almost exactly one month since I asked all of you a very simple, yet "deep" question. A very, very important question! One that can fuel the fires of a “fanboy war” without much real effort. It can also lead to some interesting...

May 16th by Evan Selleck 242 151 Reactions

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Which games are you playing on your phone?

Android Late last year, I went through a bit of a dry spell when it came to playing video games on my smartphone. In fact, it was so dry, that I stopped playing them altogether. I didn't go as far as to delete the titles I already had on my phone,...

May 13th by Evan Selleck 38 27 Reactions

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What's in your pocket, Evan Selleck?

Lifestyle As you probably saw, a couple of weeks ago I reviewed HTC's One. I did that with my own personal device, and I loved it. But then, this one time, I managed to make it force close something, and so I got rid of it.

May 10th by Evan Selleck 15 5 Reactions

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Pet peeves can ruin the smartphone honeymoon

Lifestyle There's no better person to pick out a phone for your than yourself. If you're reading this, then you are more than likely someone who does at least a little research on a phone before you buy a new one.

May 9th by Evan Selleck 47 11 Reactions

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Nintendo, bring your games to our smartphones and tablets

Android For the last couple of years, maybe even a few years now, mobile gaming has taken a bigger slice of the overall conversation regarding the mobile industry. We've already seen how big of a presence Apple is, and how much of a force they are...

May 7th by Evan Selleck 34 26 Reactions

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What's in your pocket, Alex Wagner?

Lifestyle What's in my pocket, you ask? I like to keep my pants pockets pretty light, so I've typically only got one device on me at a time. As of this writing that's a 64GB iPhone 5 on Verizon. The iPhone earned its spot in my pocket by having...

May 7th by Alex Wagner 19 11 Reactions

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Why are smartphone bezels going the way of batteries?

Lifestyle Every new smartphone concept has gradually shed body mass to outline design. There's a certain sense of sexiness that manufacturers strive to achieve with each new form factor. Often times, the display grows into its own by taking up more...

May 5th by Chase Bonar 42 23 Reactions

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How often do you send a text message these days?

Lifestyle I remember the good old days, when I had to pay extra for text messaging. It wasn't bundled with a plan, and it wasn't a service that many considered all that important back in those days. Those were the days that people still talked on...

May 3rd by Evan Selleck 19

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How do you increase the battery life of your smartphone?

Android When it comes to smartphones in 2013, battery size is all the rage. No matter your mobile OS, the amount of time you can spend away from a wall outlet is easily one of the most important reasons to choose one handset over another. But...

May 3rd by Chase Bonar 84 58 Reactions

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I'm a phone junkie. I just cannot help myself. Folks ask me why I don't do this for a living as much as I love gadgets/mobile phones etc. Surprisingly even to me, this is my first review. My first somewhat smart phone was the old Cingular 8125 by HTC. It served me well until original iPhone changed EVERYTHING for me in 2007. Wow, wow, wow, finally a phone that had a nice user interface! I have had every iPhone since, either new or bought used cheaper for my 4 and 4s. As with many, I... more...

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Apple iPhone 5 Written Review by Taylor

At long last, the long-rumored Apple iPhone 5 arrived last Friday and it is easily the most well put together smartphone we at PhoneDog have gotten our hands on. With a much-anticipated larger display, LTE connectivity, improved optics and oodles of enhancements in iOS 6, the iPhone 5 is exactly what Apple needed to stoke the fire. The iPhone 5 has everything it needed to both rack in new customers and keep upgrading customers content. Nothing more, nothing less. With prices starting... more...